Treatment Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

The overall purpose of the Treatment Nurse - RN/LPNLVN position is to maintain accurate skin integrity,

documentation and administer treatments prescribed by the attending physician, consistent with accepted

standards of care and within the scope of RN/LPN/LVN training and licensure. Incumbent also provides direct

resident care, and assigns duties to subordinate RNs/LPs/LVNs and/or nursing aides as appropriate.

• Observes, assesses and reports resident condition/changes, and documentation.

• Assists in collection of data relevant to resident assessment and evaluation.

• Completes Braden scale on each resident upon admission, updates quarterly, and upon

significant condition change.

• Monitors the skin observations i.e., admission, readmission, weekly skin evaluations scheduled

and completed weekly and as needed.

• Receives, transcribes, and executes physicians orders.

• Assures implementation of care plans as directed, pertaining to skin integrity.

• Administers treatments as prescribed adhering to Infection Control principles.

• Monitors functions and activities ofsubordinate staff.

• Assists with Infection Control Surveillance Completes weekly skin report and turn in to

Administrator, D.O.N. and Dietary Manager.

• Completes timely skin integrity documentation as per facility policy.

• Investigates/documents accidents and incidents.

• Identifies/secures equipment and supplies.

• Contributes to assurance of resident care consistent with accepted standards of care and

established policy and procedure.

• Evaluates staff performance and may initiate appropriate action.

• Attends in-service training programs.

• Functions within the constraints of established policy and procedure consistent with accepted

nursing standards.

• Is assigned responsibility/authority for decisions relating to nursing services, assigned

supervisory duties and related tasks; but may consult with nurse supervisor, director of

nursing, administrator, nurse consultants, or other nursing professionals, or other resources.

• Communicates in a professional and courteous manner using effective verbal and non-verbal

communication skills with residents, their families, and co-workers.

• Maintains confidentiality of department, resident, employee information, communication, and

documentation as well as compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability

Act (HIPAA) regulations.

• Clocks in and out for all working/training hours. Working off the clock will not be permitted at

any time or for any reason.

• Maintain compliance with Facility’s Compliance program and plan.

• Adhere to the Facility Code of Conduct

• These duties are not all-inclusive but provide minimum performance expectations and will be

reviewed in the performance process.

Job Summary

Essential Functions

Qualifications

Company Culture

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school and a current, valid license or registration in the state

where employed are required.

• Specialized training in wound care preferred.

• Nursing experience in a long-term care facility is preferred.

• Supervisory experience is desirable.

• Effective communication and interpersonalskills are necessary.

• Functional literacy in English is required.

• May require frequent extended work days of up to 12 hours.

• May require sitting 1 hour per 8 hour shift.

• May require standing 3-4 hours in an 8 hour shift.

• May require walking 4-5 hours in an 8 hour shift.

• May be required to lift 50 pounds or more.

• May occasionally alternate to sitting and frequently alternate to standing or walking.

• Be professional, supportive, and kind to internal and external constituents

• Ability to remain calm understress.

• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work

effectively with residents, personnel and support agencies.

• Ability to demonstrate patience, tact, courtesy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.

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